Section |
Page |
MFP basics |
21 |
HP Color LaserJet 4730mfp Series configurations |
22 |
HP Color LaserJet 4730mfp (Q7517A-base model) |
22 |
HP Color LaserJet 4730x mfp (Q7518A) |
23 |
HP Color LaserJet 4730xs mfp (Q7519A) |
23 |
HP Color LaserJet 4730xm mfp (Q7520A) |
24 |
Features and benefits of the multifunction peripheral (MFP) |
25 |
Features list |
25 |
MFP parts and accessories |
29 |
Identifying parts of the MFP |
29 |
Accessories and supplies |
30 |
Interface ports |
31 |
Moving the MFP |
32 |
Software |
33 |
Operating systems and MFP components |
33 |
Software features |
34 |
Driver Autoconfiguration |
34 |
Update Now |
34 |
HP Driver Preconfiguration |
34 |
Installing the printing system software |
34 |
Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections |
34 |
Installing Windows printing system software for networks |
35 |
To set up a Windows computer to use the network MFP using Windows-sharing |
36 |
Installing the software after the parallel or USB cable has been connected |
36 |
Uninstalling the MFP software |
37 |
To remove software from Windows operating systems |
37 |
Software for networks |
37 |
Summary of HP networking solutions |
37 |
HP Web Jetadmin |
37 |
UNIX |
38 |
Utilities |
38 |
MFP utilities |
38 |
HP Easy Printer Care Software |
38 |
Embedded Web server |
39 |
Features |
39 |
Other components and utilities |
40 |
Software for Macintosh computers |
41 |
Installing Macintosh printing system software for networks |
41 |
Installing Macintosh printing system software for direct connections (USB) |
42 |
To remove software from Macintosh operating systems |
43 |
Printer drivers |
44 |
Supported printer drivers |
44 |
Additional drivers |
44 |
Select the correct printer driver |
45 |
Printer-driver Help (Windows) |
45 |
Gaining access to the printer drivers |
45 |
Printer drivers for Macintosh computers |
47 |
Supported printer drivers |
47 |
Gaining access to the printer drivers |
47 |
Install checklist |
49 |
Using the control panel |
51 |
Control-panel layout |
52 |
Control-panel features |
53 |
Home-screen navigation |
54 |
Help system |
55 |
What is This? Help |
55 |
Show Me How Help |
55 |
Menu map |
56 |
Retrieve job menu |
57 |
Information menu |
58 |
Fax menu |
59 |
Paper handling menu |
60 |
Configure device menu |
63 |
Originals submenu |
63 |
Copying submenu |
64 |
Enhancement submenu |
65 |
Sending submenu |
65 |
Printing submenu |
66 |
PCL submenu |
69 |
Print quality submenu |
70 |
System setup submenu |
71 |
Copy/send settings |
75 |
MBM-3 Configuration submenu |
76 |
Stapler/stacker submenu |
77 |
I/O submenu |
77 |
Embedded Jetdirect submenu |
78 |
Resets submenu |
81 |
Diagnostics menu |
83 |
Service menu |
87 |
I/O Configuration |
89 |
Network configuration |
90 |
Configuring TCP/IP parameters |
90 |
To manually configure TCP/IP parameters from the MFP control panel |
90 |
Setting an IP address |
90 |
Setting the subnet mask |
91 |
Setting the default gateway |
91 |
Disabling network protocols (optional) |
92 |
To disable DLC/LLC |
92 |
Parallel configuration |
93 |
USB configuration |
94 |
Auxiliary connection configuration |
95 |
HP Jetdirect print servers |
96 |
NetWare networks |
96 |
Windows networks |
96 |
AppleTalk networks |
96 |
UNIX/Linux networks |
96 |
Wireless printing |
97 |
IEEE 802.11 standard |
97 |
Bluetooth |
97 |
Printing tasks |
99 |
Controlling print jobs |
100 |
Source |
100 |
Type and Size |
100 |
Print setting priorities |
100 |
Selecting print media |
102 |
Media to avoid |
102 |
Paper that can damage the MFP |
102 |
Automatic media type sensing (auto sense mode) |
104 |
Tray 1 sensing |
104 |
Tray 2–N sensing |
105 |
Configuring input trays |
106 |
Configuring trays when the MFP gives a prompt |
106 |
To configure a tray when loading paper |
106 |
To configure a tray to match print job settings |
106 |
Configuring trays using the Paper Handling menu |
107 |
Configuring Tray 2, 3, or 4 for a custom paper size |
107 |
Printing from Tray 1 (multipurpose tray) |
109 |
Loading Tray 1 |
109 |
Printing envelopes from Tray 1 |
110 |
To load envelopes into Tray 1 |
110 |
Printing envelopes |
111 |
Printing from Tray 2, 3, or 4 |
112 |
Loading detectable standard-sized media into Tray 2, 3, or 4 |
112 |
Loading undetectable standard-sized media into Tray 2, 3, and 4 |
114 |
Loading custom-sized media into Tray 2 |
117 |
Printing on special media |
120 |
Transparencies |
120 |
Glossy paper |
120 |
Colored paper |
121 |
Envelopes |
121 |
Labels |
121 |
Heavy paper |
122 |
HP LaserJet Tough paper |
122 |
Preprinted forms and letterhead |
123 |
Recycled paper |
123 |
Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing |
124 |
Control panel settings for automatic two-sided printing |
125 |
To enable or disable two-sided printing from the MFP control panel |
125 |
Options for binding two-sided printing jobs |
126 |
Manual two-sided printing |
126 |
Printing booklets |
126 |
Stapling documents |
127 |
To select the stapler in an application (Windows) |
127 |
To select the stapler at the control panel |
127 |
Loading staples |
127 |
To load staples |
128 |
Special printing situations |
130 |
Printing a different first page |
130 |
Printing a blank back cover |
130 |
Printing on custom-size media |
130 |
Stopping a print request |
131 |
To stop the current print job from the MFP control panel |
131 |
To stop the current print job from a software application |
131 |
Selecting the output bin |
132 |
3-bin mailbox output bins |
132 |
Selecting an output location |
133 |
To select an output location at the control panel |
133 |
Job storage features |
134 |
Proofing and holding a job |
134 |
Printing stored jobs |
134 |
Deleting stored jobs |
134 |
Quick-copying a job |
135 |
Private jobs |
135 |
Printing a private job |
135 |
Deleting a private job |
136 |
Storing a print job |
136 |
Mopier mode |
136 |
Managing memory |
137 |
Using features in the printer driver |
138 |
Creating and using quick sets |
138 |
Creating and using watermarks |
139 |
Resizing documents |
139 |
Setting a custom paper size from the printer driver |
140 |
Using different paper/covers |
140 |
Printing a blank first page |
140 |
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper |
140 |
Printing on both sides of the paper |
141 |
To print on both sides by using the duplex-printing accessory |
141 |
To print on both sides manually |
142 |
Layout options for printing on both sides |
142 |
Setting the stapling options |
143 |
Setting the color options |
143 |
Using the HP Digital Imaging Options dialog box |
144 |
Using the Services tab |
144 |
Using features in the Macintosh printer driver |
146 |
Creating and using presets in Mac OS X |
146 |
Printing a cover page |
146 |
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper |
147 |
Printing on both sides of the paper |
147 |
Setting the color options |
148 |
Copying |
151 |
Copy-screen navigation |
152 |
Cancel button |
152 |
OK button |
152 |
Basic copying instructions |
153 |
Copying by using the default settings |
153 |
To copy by using the default settings |
153 |
Copying by using user-defined settings |
153 |
To make copies by using settings other than the default settings |
153 |
Copying by using the scanner glass |
155 |
Copying by using the ADF |
155 |
Using Job Mode |
155 |
Modifying copy settings for the current job |
156 |
Adjusting the copy brightness |
156 |
Reducing or enlarging copies |
156 |
Background removal |
156 |
Sharpness |
156 |
Copying multiple sized originals |
157 |
Creating a stored copy job |
158 |
Scanning and sending to e-mail |
159 |
What is SMTP? |
160 |
What is LDAP? |
161 |
e-mail configuration |
162 |
Automatic e-mail configuration |
162 |
Manual e-mail configuration |
162 |
To find gateways by using an e-mail program |
163 |
e-mail screen navigation |
164 |
Help button |
164 |
From: field |
164 |
To:, CC:, and BCC: fields |
164 |
Clear All button |
165 |
e-mail basics |
166 |
Loading documents |
166 |
Sending documents |
166 |
To send documents |
166 |
Using the auto-complete function |
167 |
Using the address book |
168 |
Creating a recipient list |
168 |
Using the local address book |
168 |
To add e-mail addresses to the local address book |
169 |
To delete e-mail addresses from the local address book |
169 |
Additional e-mail features |
170 |
Secondary e-mail |
170 |
Send to folder |
170 |
Send to workflow |
170 |
Faxing |
171 |
Analog faxing |
172 |
Installing the fax accessory |
172 |
Connecting the fax accessory to a phone line |
176 |
Configuring and using the fax features |
177 |
Digital faxing |
178 |
Color |
179 |
Using color |
180 |
HP ImageREt 3600 |
180 |
Color lockout |
180 |
Paper selection |
181 |
Color options |
181 |
sRGB |
181 |
Printing in four colors — CMYK |
182 |
CMYK ink set emulation (PostScript only) |
182 |
Color matching |
183 |
PANTONE® color matching |
183 |
Sample book color matching |
183 |
Printing color samples |
184 |
Managing printer color options on Windows computers |
185 |
Print in grayscale |
185 |
RGB Color (Color Themes) |
185 |
Automatic or manual color adjustment |
185 |
Manual color options |
186 |
Restricting color printing |
188 |
Managing printer color options on Macintosh computers |
189 |
Print Color as Gray |
189 |
Advanced color options for text, graphics, and photographs |
189 |
Halftone options |
189 |
Neutral Grays |
189 |
RGB Color |
190 |
Edge Control |
190 |
Optional output devices |
191 |
Output accessory bridge |
192 |
3-bin mailbox |
193 |
Mailbox mode |
193 |
Stacker mode |
193 |
Function-separator mode |
193 |
Configuring the printer driver to recognize the 3-bin mailbox/stapler/stacker |
193 |
Windows |
193 |
Macintosh |
194 |
To select the operating mode at the control panel |
194 |
To configure a destination bin at the control panel (Mailbox and Function-separator modes) |
194 |
To select the operating mode in the printer driver (Windows 2000 and Windows XP) |
194 |
Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0 |
195 |
Mac OS X |
195 |
Stapler/stacker accessory |
196 |
To configure the printer driver to recognize the optional stapler/stacker |
196 |
Windows |
196 |
Macintosh |
197 |
To select the stapler at the control panel for printed jobs |
197 |
To select the stapler in the printer driver for printed jobs (Windows) |
197 |
To select the stapler in the printer driver for printed jobs (Mac) |
197 |
To set the stapler at the control panel for all copy jobs |
198 |
To set the stapler at the control panel for a single copy job |
198 |
To configure the MFP to stop or continue when the staple cartridge is empty |
198 |
Troubleshooting the output accessories |
199 |
Security features |
201 |
Securing the embedded Web server |
202 |
To secure the embedded Web server |
202 |
Foreign Interface Harness (FIH) |
203 |
Requirements |
203 |
Using the FIH |
203 |
To enable the FIH portal |
203 |
To disable the FIH portal |
203 |
Secure Disk Erase |
205 |
Data affected |
205 |
Gaining access to Secure Disk Erase |
205 |
Additional Information |
205 |
Job-storage features |
206 |
DSS authentication |
207 |
Locking the control-panel menus |
208 |
Locking the formatter cage |
209 |
Managing and maintaining the MFP |
211 |
Using the embedded Web server |
212 |
Opening the embedded Web server |
212 |
Information tab |
213 |
Settings tab |
213 |
Digital Sending tab |
214 |
Networking tab |
214 |
Other links |
214 |
Using the HP Easy Printer Care Software |
216 |
Supported operating systems |
216 |
To use the HP Easy Printer Care Software |
216 |
HP Easy Printer Care Software sections |
216 |
Using HP Web Jetadmin software |
218 |
Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh |
219 |
Opening the HP Printer Utility |
219 |
Printing a cleaning page |
219 |
Printing a configuration page |
219 |
Viewing supplies status |
220 |
Ordering supplies online and using other support features |
220 |
Uploading a file to the printer |
220 |
Uploading fonts to the printer |
221 |
Updating the firmware |
221 |
Activating the two-sided printing (duplexing) mode |
221 |
Activating the Economode printing mode |
221 |
Changing the toner density |
222 |
Changing the resolution settings |
222 |
Locking or unlocking printer storage devices |
222 |
Saving or printing stored jobs |
222 |
Configuring trays |
223 |
Changing network settings |
223 |
Opening the embedded Web server |
223 |
Setting up e-mail alerts |
224 |
Configuring and verifying an IP address |
225 |
TCP/IP assignment |
225 |
Automatic discovery |
225 |
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
225 |
Verifying the TCP/IP configuration |
225 |
Changing an IP address |
225 |
To change an IP address by using HP Web Jetadmin |
225 |
To change an IP address by using the embedded Web server |
226 |
To change an IP address using the control panel |
226 |
Setting the real-time clock |
228 |
Setting the date and time |
228 |
To set the date format |
228 |
To set the date |
228 |
To set the time format |
228 |
To set the time |
229 |
Setting the wake time |
229 |
To set the wake time |
229 |
Setting the sleep delay |
230 |
To set the sleep delay |
230 |
Configuring alerts |
231 |
Checking the MFP configuration |
232 |
To print an information page |
232 |
Menu map |
232 |
Configuration page |
232 |
HP Jetdirect page |
233 |
Supplies status page |
234 |
Usage page |
235 |
PCL or PS font list |
236 |
Upgrading the firmware |
237 |
Determining the current level of firmware |
237 |
Downloading the new firmware from the HP Web site |
237 |
Transferring the new firmware to the MFP |
237 |
Using FTP to upload the firmware through a browser |
237 |
To use a browser for firmware update |
237 |
Using FTP to upgrade the firmware on a network connection |
238 |
To upgrade the firmware on a network connection by using FTP |
238 |
Using HP Web Jetadmin to upgrade the firmware |
239 |
Using MS-DOS commands to upgrade the firmware |
240 |
Using the HP Jetdirect firmware |
240 |
Managing print cartridges |
241 |
HP print cartridges |
241 |
Non-HP print cartridges |
241 |
Print cartridge authentication |
241 |
HP fraud hotline |
241 |
Print cartridge storage |
242 |
Print cartridge life expectancy |
242 |
Checking the print cartridge life |
242 |
Using the MFP control panel |
242 |
Using the embedded Web server |
242 |
Using HP Easy Printer Care Software |
242 |
Using HP Web Jetadmin |
242 |
Changing print cartridges |
243 |
To replace the print cartridge |
243 |
Replacing supplies |
247 |
Locating supplies |
247 |
Supply replacement guidelines |
247 |
Making room around the MFP for replacing supplies |
248 |
Approximate replacement intervals for supplies |
248 |
Performing preventive maintenance |
249 |
ADF maintenance kit |
249 |
Cleaning the MFP |
250 |
Cleaning the outside of the MFP |
250 |
Cleaning the touchscreen |
250 |
To clean the scanner glass |
250 |
Cleaning the ADF delivery system |
251 |
To clean the ADF delivery system |
251 |
To clean the ADF rollers |
252 |
Cleaning the mylar strip |
255 |
To clean the mylar strip |
255 |
Calibrating the scanner |
257 |
To print the calibration target |
257 |
Solving problems |
259 |
Solving general problems |
260 |
Troubleshooting checklist |
260 |
Determining MFP problems |
262 |
Troubleshooting information pages |
263 |
Configuration page |
263 |
Paper path test page |
263 |
Registration page |
263 |
Event log |
264 |
Control panel message types |
265 |
Status messages |
265 |
Warning messages |
265 |
Error messages |
265 |
Critical error messages |
265 |
Control panel messages |
266 |
Message listing |
266 |
Paper jams |
296 |
Paper jam recovery |
297 |
To disable paper jam recovery |
297 |
Clearing jams |
298 |
Clearing jams in the right covers |
298 |
Jam in Tray 1 |
303 |
Jam in Tray 2, 3, or 4 |
303 |
Jam in the stapler/stacker |
305 |
Staple jams |
306 |
Jam in the 3-bin mailbox |
307 |
Other jams in the output accessory bridge |
310 |
Jam in the ADF |
311 |
Media-handling problems |
313 |
Printer feeds multiple sheets |
313 |
Printer feeds incorrect page size |
313 |
Printer pulls from incorrect tray |
314 |
Media does not feed automatically |
314 |
Media does not feed from Tray 2, 3, or 4 |
314 |
Transparencies or glossy paper will not feed |
315 |
Envelopes jam or will not feed in the MFP |
315 |
Output is curled or wrinkled |
316 |
Printer will not duplex or duplexes incorrectly |
316 |
Understanding MFP messages |
317 |
Using the MFP help system |
317 |
If a message persists |
317 |
Understanding accessory lights for the 3-bin mailbox and stapler/stacker |
318 |
Accessory lights |
318 |
Replacing accessories or accessory components |
319 |
Understanding lights on the formatter |
320 |
HP Jetdirect LEDs |
320 |
Heartbeat LED |
320 |
Fax LED |
321 |
Color printing problems |
322 |
Printout color error |
322 |
Incorrect shade |
322 |
Missing color |
322 |
Cartridge error |
323 |
Color match error |
323 |
Correcting print quality and copy quality problems |
324 |
Print quality problems associated with media |
324 |
Overhead transparency defects |
324 |
Print quality problems associated with the environment |
325 |
Print quality problems associated with jams |
325 |
Print quality troubleshooting pages |
325 |
Print quality troubleshooting tool |
325 |
Image defect examples |
325 |
Cleaning the scanner glass |
331 |
Calibrating the MFP |
332 |
Repetitive defect ruler |
333 |
Solving e-mail problems |
334 |
To validate the SMTP gateway address |
334 |
To validate the LDAP gateway address |
334 |
Solving network connectivity problems |
335 |
Troubleshooting network printing problems |
335 |
Verifying communication over the network |
335 |
To verify communication over the network |
336 |
Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems |
337 |
Solving problems with Mac OS v9.x |
337 |
Solving problems with Mac OS X |
339 |
Working with memory and print server cards |
343 |
Printer memory and fonts |
344 |
Installing memory and fonts |
345 |
To install DDR memory DIMMs |
345 |
To install a flash memory card |
349 |
Enabling memory |
353 |
To enable memory for Windows 98 and Me |
353 |
To enable memory for Windows 2000 and XP |
354 |
Installing an HP Jetdirect print server card |
355 |
To install an HP Jetdirect print server card |
355 |
Installing EIO cards |
358 |
To install EIO cards |
358 |
Supplies and accessories |
361 |
Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies |
362 |
Ordering directly from HP |
362 |
Ordering through service or support providers |
362 |
Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers that are connected to a network) |
362 |
To order directly through the embedded Web server |
362 |
Part numbers |
363 |
Accessories |
363 |
Print cartridges |
363 |
Maintenance kits |
363 |
Customer replaceable units |
364 |
Memory |
364 |
Cables and interfaces |
364 |
Print media |
364 |
Service and support |
367 |
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement |
368 |
Print cartridge limited warranty statement |
369 |
Fuser and transfer unit limited warranty statement |
370 |
Availability of support and service |
371 |
HP maintenance agreements |
372 |
On-site service agreements |
372 |
Priority onsite service |
372 |
Next-day onsite service |
372 |
Weekly (volume) on-site service |
372 |
MFP specifications |
373 |
Physical specifications |
374 |
Electrical specifications |
375 |
Acoustic specifications |
376 |
Environmental specifications |
377 |
Media specifications |
379 |
Print media specifications |
380 |
Printing and paper storage environment |
380 |
Envelopes |
381 |
Envelopes with double side seams |
381 |
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps |
382 |
Envelope margins |
382 |
Envelope storage |
382 |
Labels |
382 |
Label construction |
382 |
Transparencies |
382 |
Print media weights and sizes |
384 |
Supported media weights and sizes |
384 |
Regulatory information |
389 |
Introduction |
390 |
FCC regulations |
391 |
Compliance with FCC regulations |
391 |
Telecom |
392 |
Fax communications |
392 |
Environmental Product Stewardship program |
393 |
Protecting the environment |
393 |
Ozone production |
393 |
Power consumption |
393 |
HP LaserJet printing supplies |
393 |
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union |
395 |
Material safety data sheet |
396 |
For more information |
396 |
Declaration of conformity (HP Color LaserJet 4730mfp) |
397 |
Country-/region-specific safety statements |
398 |
Laser safety statement |
398 |
Canadian DOC statement |
398 |
Japanese VCCI statement |
398 |
Japanese cordset statement |
398 |
Korean EMI statement |
399 |
Taiwan safety statement |
399 |
Finnish laser statement |
400 |
Australia |
400 |